In trying to describe to someone what makes a great drummer, it always comes down to, “Do they really know how to play drums?” Do they understand that drumming is more of an art form, and takes a tremendous amount of time and dedication to the craft before one can say, “I know how to [...]
When I was in high school, I was on the dance team and during football season, we worked with the band for the halftime show. I remember there was a running joke about the drum line, the upshot of which was that if you did not get out of their way, they would run you [...]
The drum set. The quintessential backdrop for any rock and roll band. The axis around which the other members revolve during any onstage performance. In the movie That Thing You Do, Tom Hank’s character explains his marketing approach to his newly formed band: “We are gonna get you some new clothes. Matching suits, nice suits. [...]
Taking care to drum set is essential to the professional drummer. One of the most important things take a look at is your drum heads. If you are new to drumming here are some tips with regard to your drum heads, when and how to change them. One of the most important things to do [...]
Gene Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up to become best known for swing and big band music. He spent much of his musical career as a band leader and favored the drums. His career, like that of many other well-known musicians before and after him, began early in [...]
